Menu Guru: New & Seasonal Fast Food Items
Love fast food? This podcast is designed to tell everyone who likes fast food all about the new and seasonal items at the top chains, so you don't miss out on anything. Sometimes they stay on the menu for days, weeks or even months - you just never know! Follow me and you won't have fast food FOMO.
All my podcasts are linked here (Spotify, Apple, etc) https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com/
My X/Twitter showcases interesting and creative foods and drinks from around the globe, from Russia to Sweden.
Chow!
Episodes

21 minutes ago
21 minutes ago
17 min
!! If you LOVE PUMPKIN fast food drinks & treats, DON'T miss this episode!!! Don't suffer with pumpkin spice FOMO.
We all know the Starbucks PSL, but Starbucks has plenty of other pumpkin drinks and desserts. This podcast will highlight the pumpkin items at the big fast food chains, and I'll also highlight the pumpkin treats at chains like Panera, Dunkin', A&W, Dairy Queen, Culvers, Krispy Kreme, and a surprise casual dining chain. OK, it's IHOP.
If you're interested in sampling the pumpkin items, head out ASAP as pumpkin spice will soon be replaced with Candy Cane, Gingerbread & Holiday Bark.
Happy eating & drinking, my fast foodies & pumpkin aficionados.
You can find the hosts (Spotify, Apple, etc) for my podcasts at https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com
My other socials include:
instagram.com/menuguru77
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer
x.com/ElissaRemp83836

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
26 min
Love Dr. Pepper OR Halloween/fall flavors? If so, this podcast is for you! It starts with a deep dive into Dr. Pepper's new fast food drinks, and even Dr Pepper BBQ sauces and maybe even a pizza sauce! The second half focuses on new Halloween drinks & treats, as well as other new seasonal items that you don't want to miss! Features SONIC, McDonald's, Dunkin', Sheetz, Slim Chickens, Starbucks, Culver's, Dippin' Dots, Round Table Pizza & more.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts - from SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, PODBEAN, APPLE PODCASTS, & more.
Listen before these fun foods disappear off the menu. Don't have fast food FOMO.

Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
28 min
National chains are launching seasonal desserts and drinks, and this podcast outlines the new items, so you won't miss out on anything.
Seasonal foods and drinks are only around a certain time.... so what are you waiting for?? Wait until the end of the pod though before you hunt down these seasonal items.
This podcast covers the following chains: Taco Bell, Domino's, Burger King, McDonald's, SONIC, Chipotle, Salt & Straw and Starbucks (duh, PSL is here)
If you want to review the foods or drinks - hit us up!
instagram.com/menuguru77/
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
Enjoy!
Menu Guru

Aug 8, 2026
Aug 8, 2026
27 min
Welcome fast foodies! Today's podcast will guide you through all the latest new items at the biggest US fast food chains, with new milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, smoothies, popcorn chicken and so much more!
Chains include McDonald's, Wendy's, Jamba, Andy's Frozen Custard, KFC, Chick-fil-A, Crumbl and more.
Listen to this podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Also, follow my socials for DAILY updates on new fast food items - you won't miss any new item on a top fast food chain -
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
instagram.com/menuguru77
Enjoy, and if you like this podcast or my other socials, share it with everyone you've ever known!

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
29 min
Welcome fast foodies!
Today's podcast is a tad different than our traditional podcast, as I also include REALLY COOL new foods & drinks at casual dining chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee's and more. Of course I also cover all kinds of new items at the top food chains.
Fast food chains include Dunkin', Starbucks, Jack in the Box, Arby's and many more!
Listen to this podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Also, follow my socials for DAILY updates on new fast food items - you won't miss any new items on top fast food chainsd -
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
instagram.com/menuguru77
x.com/ElissaRemp83836
Enjoy, and if you like this podcast or my other socials, share it with everyone you've ever known!

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
25 min
Welcome fast foodies! Today's podcast will guide you through all the EVEN MORE super innovative drinks with foams, toppers and gummy candy, plus half pound sandwiches, a pizza with a web of pepperoni and more!
Chains include SONIC, PJ's Coffee, Starbucks, McDonald's, Wendy's, Arby's, Little Caesars & Domino's (as well as Spider Pig from the Simpsons)
Listen to this podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Also, follow my socials for DAILY updates on new fast food items - you won't miss any new item on a top fast food chain -
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
instagram.com/menuguru77
Enjoy, and if you like this podcast or my other socials, share it with everyone you've ever known!

Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
22 min
Welcome fast foodies! Today's podcast will guide you through all the super innovative drinks with foams, toppers and algae (yup!), plus pimento cheese is finally back, and cakes for dear old dad.
Chains include Chick-fil-A, Burger King (and an embarrassing story about me and a BK crown hat in the 8th grade), Starbucks, Baskin' and their cool Father's Day cakes, and much more.
Listen to this podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Also, follow my socials for DAILY updates on new fast food items - you won't miss any new item on a top fast food chain -
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
instagram.com/menuguru77
Enjoy, and if you like this podcast or my other socials, share it with everyone you've ever known!

Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
23 min
Today's podcast shines a light on all the new high protein items, including meats, avocado toasts and smoothies, plus a long list of new refreshing drinks. Chains are launching refreshing drinks at a breakneck pace (McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin' and more), so I'll tell you about all the OTHER chains with innovative and flavorful drinks you don't want to miss!
Chains include Panda Express with a very high end meat (!!), Smoothie King with millions of new smoothies and also protein foods (!!), and so much more.
Listen to this podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Also, follow my socials for DAILY updates on new fast food items - you won't miss any new item on a top fast food chain -
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
instagram.com/menuguru77
Enjoy, and if you like this podcast or my other socials, share it with everyone you've ever known!

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
34 min
Fast food chains are going crazy with launching innovative, colorful and tasty items. There's a plethora of new drinks at the biggest fast food chains, from McDonald's, Dunkin' and Starbucks, plus many other chains.
This podcast focuses on those drinks, plus a smaller focus on desserts. There's a new cookie line at is really creative and must be discussed, so I'll also talk about some cool milkshakes and other cookies.
Listen to make sure you are aware of all the new items, as many of them are seasonal.
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, I Heart Radio, PlayerFM & Podchaser.
Also follow my Insta, Facebook and TikTok:
instagram.com/menuguru77
x.com/ElissaRemp83836
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer
Go devour delishness!

Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
20 min
Fast food chains across the US feature deal and new foods/drinks to celebrate 4/20! All kinds of chains participate, from burger chains to frozen yogurt chains and so much more!
Listen for the background on 4/20, a chain dedicated permanently to pot, and the laundry list of national and large regional chains offering deals or new items (or both!) Head out on 4/20 and YOLO!
This podcast covers the big chains, but this episode also features some innovative regional chains.
Follow my socials for even more fun fast food news - from Insta to TikTok.
instagram.com/menuguru77
tiktok.com/@themenuguru
x.com/ElissaRemp83836 --- X features US fast food chains' items from around the globe, from China to Norway.







